Two additional counites expected to added to Mica redress scheme
The Cabinet will sign off on the final Mica redress plan this morning with the counties of Clare and Limerick being added to the scheme. Adding the two counties to the scheme which already includes Donegal and Mayo will likely add around 500 million euro to the cost, bringing…
Government accused of dragging its heels over supports for Mica affected children
The Government has been accused of dragging its heels over calls for supports for children affected by Mica. There have been ongoing concerns as it relates to securing school transport for children who have been displaced due to the crumbling block issue. The matter was first raised in…
TDs under pressure over upcoming enhanced Mica Scheme
Some TDs are under increasing pressure to stand over promises made as it relates to campaigning for a 100% Mica Redress Scheme. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is set to bring the legislation for the scheme to Cabinet this day week. It is expected that the legislation will provide remediation…
Housing Minister takes swipe at Sinn Fein over upcoming Mica Scheme
The Housing Minister has been pressed for a timeline as to when the legislation for the enhanced Mica Redress Scheme will be published and if there will be a pre-legislative scrutiny. The full Mica Bill is expected to be brought before Cabinet on Tuesday next May 31st. This…
Government needs to get Mica Scheme right – Doherty
The PRO of the Mica Action Group has reiterated that the Government needs to get the enhanced Mica Redress Scheme right. A party leaders meeting took place last night ahead of the full Mica Bill being brought before Cabinet this day week, May 31st. The Mica Action Group…
Calls for use of modular housing to speed up rebuild of Mica homes
A Donegal TD has called for the use of Modular housing in Donegal to speed up the rebuild of homes impacted by Mica in addition to providing accommodation to those fleeing the war in the Ukraine. Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh recently raised the matter in the Dáil. …
Quick turnaround on Mica Scheme pre-legislative scrutiny possible – Doherty
The PRO of the Mica Action Group has reiterated that the upcoming Bill on the enhanced Mica Redress Scheme must be subject to pre-legislative scrutiny. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is said to be keen to get the Bill passed through both houses of the Oireachtas before summer recess. …